Whilst available all year round, the UK spinach season is March - June. Often lauded as an iron-rich superfood (just think Popeye), it is also rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folic acid, and a good source of calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2.

Iron is important for making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, and children need vitamin K to help normal blood clotting and to heal cuts and scrapes.

So what’s the best way to sneak this supercharged leaf into your family’s diet?

Blend it!

Spinach works brilliantly in smoothies and fresh juices.Blend with mango, strawberry, or banana which will mask it’s peppery leaves.